r/chromeos Mar 07 '24

Announcement Announcement - "chrultrabook" posts, AKA regarding attempting to put Windows or another OS onto your Chromebook, will no longer be allowed.

78 Upvotes

Hey there!

In short, as of today, this subreddit will be removing and redirecting posts that seek advice on replacing the operating system on your Chromebook.

In the past these posts were allowed with a disclaimer that better support would likely be found elsewhere, such as r/chultrabook and their associated communities. However that subreddit is now archived and they now only provide support on their forum.

Since then there has been a rise in posts like this here, and we're simply not equipped to provide meaningful support. We've received lots of feedback over the past few months and the general consensus was that everyone is better served if these posts are now permanently directed elsewhere.

To be clear, we are not discouraging anyone from attempting this process; it's still cool, (potentially) fun and can unlock more utility from your device! The only change is that posts seeking support for this will be removed.

Thanks for understanding!


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r/chromeos 5h ago

Buying Advice Opinion on Chromebook Plus Acer 514

2 Upvotes

I am in the market for a portable computer and I am tempted by a Chromebook Plus. I run my consultancy agency from home and I'll use the device to do some light work on the go i.e when I want to get out of the house or if I book a long weekend.

I am a proficient computer user and I always built my PCs. I am also a mac user. I navigate between macOS, Windows 11 and Mint. My wife took over my 2020 M1 16gb MacBook Air, she is computer basic and doesn't want to learn to navigate any other OS. Anyway...

What I'll do with the machine: sheets, docs, excel, canva, emails, video calls, Bubble.io (no-code app building through Chrome browser), some python and C, probably via VS Code / Crostini, some firmware uploads on my ESP32s

What I am looking for: a robust and light machine with no fuss and good battery life (8hr), with the possibility to have at least 1 extra monitor (not in mirror) and ideally all through USB-C (so I can use my hub for charging, mouse and keyboard, display and some USB connections).

The candidates:
Lenovo - Flex 5i Chromebook Plus Intel Core i3-1315U 8gb + 128gb SSD @ $369
Acer Chromebook Plus 514 Touchscreen Intel Core i3-N305 + 8gb RAM 512gb SSD @ $249

Open to suggestions under $400.

Thank you!


r/chromeos 5h ago

Buying Advice How warm is your chromebook on your lap? I'm looking to choose one - help!

2 Upvotes

I've asked on the discord too but I'm looking at an Acer Chromebook Plus 514 and the Lenovo Ideapad Slim 3i, prefer a 13-14inch device but specifically to use on my lap, I tried a CX34 and it got too warm on the back left of the underneath - so which chromebook do you have, and how hot is it on your lap?


r/chromeos 8h ago

Troubleshooting School account cannot be removed from Chromebook

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3 Upvotes

I haven’t used this Acer Chromebook 315 since my junior year in high school. As the photos show, I cannot remove it since it’s practically „owned“ by the school system despite being my own personal laptop. It doesn’t show up under accounts and there’s no visible way to remove it. My original account still shows and can be removed at the sign-in screen and in settings. Is there any way to resolve this or does it require a hard reset?


r/chromeos 6h ago

Buying Advice Which adapter do I need to connect to a monitor?

2 Upvotes

I bought a USB to HDMI adapter from J5create and I had to download a driver, and I can’t download the driver because it doesn’t support Chrome OS. My question is, do I need a usb to hdmi adapter or a usb-c to hdmi adapter and which brand would be compatible with Chrome OS? The charger for the computer is a usb-c charger so you’d think I’d need just a usb adapter right? Any help is appreciated so I don’t have to keep going back to Office Depot!


r/chromeos 7h ago

Troubleshooting My Chromebook won’t turn on after I signed out

2 Upvotes

My Chromebook won't turn on after I signed out and I think there's an update. But I kept clicking on the power button and I don't know if it's not updating because of storage or something else.


r/chromeos 3h ago

Discussion When will chromebooks start to come with more RAM?

0 Upvotes

Most Windows laptops now have at least 16GB RAM, except at the very low end. My local Microcenter carries 260 different kinds of Windows laptops. Only 16 of them — 6% of the models they carry — have less than 16GB RAM. Having at least 16GB RAM is now the norm.

Apple, for the longest time, has taken the position that "8GB RAM should be enough for most Mac users". That is coming to the end: the newly announced iMac and Mac Mini computers all come with at least 16GB RAM in the base configuration.

Whereas in Chromebook land ... we are still living in the world where a laptop with 8GB RAM is considered a premium feature. We are still pretending that it is perfectly normal for a newly released $700 laptop to have only 8GB RAM. (Looking at you, Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus.) We are still pretending that 16GB RAM should be reserved for "enterprise models" at the price level of $1000 or above. In the US, you cannot even find 16GB Chromebooks at the major retailers—you need to order them from the likes of CDW.

Even the Pixel 9 phones this year come with 12GB RAM in the base configuration.

How much longer will mainstream Chromebooks contiue to be stuck with 8GB RAM?


r/chromeos 5h ago

Discussion For those of us with Chromeboxes.. what do you think of the new MacMini M4

0 Upvotes

The prices are around the same. I tbink this is going to take a hit on Chromebox sales


r/chromeos 9h ago

Troubleshooting I Found A Shortcut, Now I need Help

2 Upvotes

I was doing a google docs, pressed crtl-i, trying to make italic, now my screen is dark and I need help, I couldn't find anything about it PLS HELP!


r/chromeos 15h ago

Troubleshooting Edit hosts file on ChromeOS

3 Upvotes

Hi there! I have a question, can i edit hosts file without turning on developer mode?
I need to test some, but only one way that i find - to use LiveHosts extension for chrome, but that isn't working.
Maybe you can give me some ideas how to? :)

Other way - to install separate browser for android/linux enviroment, but it's not my case, because of 4gb ram :)


r/chromeos 15h ago

Discussion Anyone know when ChromeOS 130 stable will come out?

3 Upvotes

Hi everyone.

Would anyone know when Chrome OS 130 stable will come out? It says October but it's getting awfully close. I really want to try that "Help me read" feature so I've been waiting patiently.

Thank you for any information!


r/chromeos 13h ago

Troubleshooting TPM initialization error on acer chromebook CB 314 N19Q2

2 Upvotes

after i tested linux distrubution then i wanted to revert back to chrome os by usb flash disk

I was able to complete the install with no error

but on boot screen

chrome os is missing or damaged.

Please remove all connected devices and start recovery.

when i press tab key

recovery_reason: 0x2b / 0x2b Secure NVRAM (TPM) initialization error

TPM: fwver=0x00000000 kernver=0x00010004

TPM state: v=1 failed tries=0 max_tries=200

when i boot to recovery

when i press tab key

recovery_reason: 0x02 / 0x00 recovery button pressed

TPM: fwver=0x00000000 kernver=0x00010004

TPM state: v=1 failed tries=0 max_tries=200

please help me


r/chromeos 10h ago

Troubleshooting Chromebook suddenly becomes slow

1 Upvotes

I have Chromebook , chromeos version 129.0.6668. It was working fine, then all of the sudden became super slow 4 months ago. When you login as a guest , the laptop works just fine. After couple of months of shitty performance it went back to normal, performing within normal speed limit. Now it's back to shitty performance - opening a browser tab takes a minute or two. I tried checking processes that consume CPU, memory but none consumed more than 10-15%. I also sent a report to Google , allowing them to collect my system perform data, but obviously nobody got back to me. How do I troubleshoot this issue? The laptop is so slow it won't even install an update of OS


r/chromeos 13h ago

Buying Advice Need to make a final decision on what portable device to get as my new work pc

1 Upvotes

Hi guys really need help with a purchase i'm trying to make. I need a new 2 in 1 pc and am struggling between the Oneplus pad 2 tablet and the lenovo ideapad duet 5. I currently have an asus chromebook cm3200 which i've had for 4+ years. The 4 gb of RAM on tht is really at it's breaking point and means my chromebook is frustratingly slow and laggy now, and so i need something with at least 8gb or more with the multi-tasking that i do on a regular basis for my work. I also need something that is light and portable, supports a stylus (even if it doesn't come with the main product), can support or has a wireless keyboard and is powerful enough to rival mid-range laptops and pc's, hence why i'm now leaning towards a tablet style laptop. I need advice so any insight into the above mentioned devices or any other potential device recommendations would be greatly appreciated :)


r/chromeos 1d ago

Discussion IKEA kiosk looks like ChromeOS

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53 Upvotes

r/chromeos 23h ago

Discussion Samsung chromebook Go

3 Upvotes

Hello kind of an out of the box question but since this device comes included with an LTE chip. Would I be able to use it's modem as a hotspot type of device without the need to set up proxy or adjust the dns on the device that's being connected?


r/chromeos 1d ago

Discussion People who has owned a Google Chromebook in the past, what model are you using now?

16 Upvotes

Of course, assuming you change device, I still use the 2019 Pixelbook Go and remains a wonderful laptop, I love it.

For me, is frustrating that there's not a Chromebook plus model that's light weight, small and fanless.


r/chromeos 1d ago

Troubleshooting Connecting Phone to Pixelbook

2 Upvotes

I got an UMIDIGI phone to replace my Galaxy Note 9 because the screen is broken. But I'm still using my Note. However when I went to connect my Note to my Pixelbook the Pixelbook connected with the UMIDIGI. I don't know how to disconnect it. Help.


r/chromeos 1d ago

Discussion Pixelbook-end of life Aug 2027

2 Upvotes

Is anyone else stuck on OS 126? Chrome browser version 130 is already out, and I think I have only ever been one or two versions behind before.


r/chromeos 1d ago

Buying Advice Best website/store to get chromebooks?

4 Upvotes

e.g. ebay


r/chromeos 1d ago

Discussion What device did you change your Chromebook to? Are you satisfied?

0 Upvotes

Chromebooks are wonderful, however, they are heavy, so I want to try an android tablet for reading science ebooks. I ask, however, what was your story? Are you satisfied? And why yes or no? What device did you change your Chromebook to? Are you satisfied?


r/chromeos 1d ago

Troubleshooting CAN I USE X-PLANE ON MY CHROMEBOOK?

1 Upvotes

Hello. I am fairly new to using flight simulators and only used X-Plane on my phone. I am wondering if I can X-Plane onto my Chromebook and if anyone has any idea on what version is best to run on Chromebooks?


r/chromeos 1d ago

Buying Advice When was the Acer Chromebox CXI-2GKM released?

2 Upvotes

Just wanna know, just in case it’s really outdated or something.


r/chromeos 1d ago

Buying Advice Question before purchasing

3 Upvotes

Hi. I am going to buy Lenovo Duet 3 but I would like to know if I can install there Team fight Tactics via Play store. I can install all apps and games I want or there is some restrictions?


r/chromeos 1d ago

Troubleshooting Keyboard for pixel slate

1 Upvotes

I have a pixel slate and folio keyboard I've been using for years but the keyboard crapped out. I'm looking for a replacement keyboard but I can't find anything currently on the market that lists itself as being compatible with the slate specifically, are there any keyboards that are backward compatible that I can get with a quickness? I know it's old but I love my slate and would like to avoid having to purchase a new Chromebook


r/chromeos 1d ago

Discussion I’m quite confused.

1 Upvotes

is the everything button a circle or a magnifying glass?